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PURCH2300 PROVISION OF A FRAMEWORK FOR THE DELIVERY OF FINANCE RECRUITMENT SERVICES

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

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22 Aug 2024 at 15:41

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow has completed the procurement process for the provision of finance recruitment services under the tender ID PURCH2300. This open procedure, framed within the legal basis 32014L0024, aimed to establish a framework agreement for a period of 4 years, with the potential for two additional one-year extensions. The procurement covered three lots: operational financial roles of Grade 5 or below, professional financial roles of Grade 6 or above, and procurement roles within the university, with services to be delivered in Glasgow (region UKM82). The tender reached the award stage, concluding with the contract awards dated 3rd February 2025, 3rd March 2025, and 12th February 2025 for the respective lots, with financial commitments totalling GBP 2.5 million.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those experienced in hiring for financial and procurement roles. The open procedure allows for a competitive environment, favouring businesses that emphasise quality, technical capability, partnership working, and cost efficiency. Companies with robust community benefit practices and those able to engage with universities and other higher education institutions will find this tender particularly fitting. The contracting parties involve large entities such as Reed Specialist Recruitment Limited and SMEs like Eden Scott Ltd, indicating opportunities for both large and small-to-medium enterprises to secure and grow their market presence through strategic long-term partnerships with a prestigious educational institution like the University of Glasgow.

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Notice Title

PURCH2300 PROVISION OF A FRAMEWORK FOR THE DELIVERY OF FINANCE RECRUITMENT SERVICES

Notice Description

AWARD OF PURCH2300 PROVISION OF A FRAMEWORK FOR THE DELIVERY OF FINANCE RECRUITMENT SERVICES

Lot Information

Lot 1: All recruitment services for operational financial roles of Grade 5 or below

AWARD OF PURCH2300 PROVISION OF A FRAMEWORK FOR THE DELIVERY OF FINANCE RECRUITMENT SERVICES. Lot 1: All recruitment services for operational financial roles of Grade 5 or below

Renewal: Period of 4 years with an option to extend for 2 further periods of 12 months.

Lot 2: All recruitment services for professional financial roles of Grade 6 or above

AWARD OF PURCH2300 PROVISION OF A FRAMEWORK FOR THE DELIVERY OF FINANCE RECRUITMENT SERVICES Lot 2: All recruitment services for professional financial roles of Grade 6 or above.

Renewal: Period of 4 years with an option to extend for 2 further periods of 12 months.

Lot 3: All recruitment services for Procurement Roles within the University

AWARD OF PURCH2300 PROVISION OF A FRAMEWORK FOR THE DELIVERY OF FINANCE RECRUITMENT SERVICES Lot 3: All recruitment services for Procurement Roles within the University

Renewal: Period of 4 years with an option to extend for 2 further periods of 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049328
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008410-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW
Contact Name
Cara Wright
Contact Email
cara.wright@glasgow.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1413306826

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G12 8QQ
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Hillhead
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

CHANGE RECRUITMENT GROUP

EDEN SCOTT

REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

RUTHERFORD CROSS

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